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Flavonoid Glycosides from the Flowers of Pulsatilla koreana Nakai

  • Seo, Kyeong-Hwa;Jung, Jae-Woo;Nhan, Nguyen Thi;Lee, Youn-Hyung;Baek, Nam-In
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.41-45
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    • 2016
  • Extraction and fractionation of Pulsatilla koreana flowers followed by, repeated open column chromatography for EtOAc and n-BuOH fractions yielded four flavonoid glycosides, namely, astragalin (1), tiliroside (2), buddlenoide A (3), and apigenin-7-O-(3"-E-p-coumaroyl)-glucopyranoside (4). The chemical structures of these flavonoid glycosides were elucidated on the basis of various spectroscopic methods including electronic ionization mass spectrometry (EI-MS), 1D NMR ($^1H$, $^{13}C$, DEPT), 2D NMR (gCOSY, gHSQC, gHMBC), and infrared (IR) spectrometry. This study represents the first report of the isolation of the flavonoid glycosides from the flowers of P. koreana.

Unique Phenolic Sulphate Conjugates from the Flowers of Tamarix amplexicaulis

  • Souleman, Ahmed A.M.;Barakat, Heba H.;Hussein, Sahar A.M.;El-Mousallamy, Amani M.D.;Nawwar, Mahmoud A.M.
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • v.4 no.4
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    • pp.245-252
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    • 1998
  • The unique sulphated phenolics, gallic acid 3-methyl ether 5-potassium sulphate, isoferulic acid 3-potassium sulphate, and ellagic acid 4,4'-dimethyl ether 3-potassium sulphate have been isolated from the flowers of Tamarix amplexicaulis Ehrenb. (Tamaricaceae). The hitherto unknown natural phenolic acid, gallic acid 3-methyl ether, together with the known phenolic, gallic acid, gallic acid 4-methyl ether, isoferulic acid, ferulic acid, ellagic acid, and ellagic acid 4,4'-dimethyl ether have been also separated and characterized. The structures were established by conventional methods, including electrophoretic analysis and confirmed by ESI-MS, $^1H-\;and\;^{13}C-NMR$.

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Nutritive Value and Functional Properties of Protein Concentrate Fractionated from Chrysanthemum Flowers

  • Park, Nan-Young;Park, Yong-Jin;Kwon, Joong-Ho
    • Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.175-179
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    • 1998
  • Some functional properties and nutritive value were determined for the protein concentrated fractionated from chrysanthemum flower in orer to renew interest in the flowers as food. Proximate components of chrysanthemum flower protein concentration (FPC) showed 61.2% protein, 2.0% fat and 35.2% carbhydrate on a dry basis. In amino acid composition of FPC, glutamic acid was the highest in the content, follwoed by aspartic acid, leucine and lysine. The ratio of essential/ total amino acids(E/T) was 0.42, showing a higher level of essential amino acids compared to the FAO reference protein. Digestibility of chrysanthemum FPC by pepsin and trypsin was lwoer than that of casein and was negatively correlative to both water and fat absorptions. Similar characteristics were determined between chrysanthemum FPC and milk casein in their emulsifying activity and emulsion stability. This results indicate that flowers or petals of chrysanthemum might be developed as a good source of protein.

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Antioxidant activity compounds from Euryale ferox

  • Kim, Jin-Pyo;Chon, In-Ju;Ham, In-Hye;Choi, Sang-Cheul;Sung, Whan-Gil;Whang, Wan-Kyunn
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2003.10b
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    • pp.189.2-189.2
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    • 2003
  • Seeds of Euryale ferox have been used for disorder of kidney, hysterorrhea of female and a tonic. In this study, in order to investigate the efficacy of antioxidant activity, the bio-activity guided fraction and isolation of physiologically active substance were performed. Roots, stems, flowers(seeds) were extracted with MeOH and each fractions were examined antioxidant activity by DPPH method. It was revealed that flowers(seeds) fration has significantly antioxidant activity. From flowers(seeds) frction, H$_2$O, 30%, 60%, 100% MeOH and acetone fractions were examined antioxidant activity by DPPH method. (omitted)

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Secoiridoids, Iridoids and Flavonol Glycosides from Hydrangea paniculata Flowers and their C2C12 Myotube Hypertrophic Activity (나무수국 꽃의 Secoiridoid, Iridoid 및 Flavonol 배당체의 골격근세포 비대 유도 효능)

  • Gao, Eun Mei;Kim, Chul Young
    • Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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    • v.53 no.2
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    • pp.57-63
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    • 2022
  • Five secoiridoids (1-3, 5, 10), a iridoid (4) three flavonol glycosides (7-9) and a coumarin (6), were isolated from the flowers of Hydrangea paniculata. Their chemical structures were elucidated as kingiside (1), morroniside (2), sweroside (3), loganin (4), vogeloside (5), umbelliferone (6), quercetin-3-O-sambubioside (7), quercetin-3-O-neohesperidoside (8), kaempferol 3-O-sambubioside (9) and secologanin dimethyl acetal (10), respectively, by spectroscopic analysis. All isolated compounds 1-10 were assessed for their ability to induce C2C12 myotube hypertrophy. Among them, loganin (4) and kaempferol 3-O-sambubioside (9) increase the diameter of C2C12 myotubes. All isolated compounds 1-10 were firstly reported from the flowers of Hydrangea paniculata, and the skeletal muscle hypertrophic activity of 4 and 9 was also reported for the first time.

Sulphated Flavonols of the Flowers of Tamarix amplexicaulis

  • Souleman, Ahmed M.A.
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • v.4 no.4
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    • pp.215-220
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    • 1998
  • A new flavonol $3,5-di-O-KSO_3$:kaempferol 7,4'-dimethyl ether $3,5-O-KSO_3$, was isolated and identified from the flowers of Tamarix amplexicaulis. The known compounds quercetin $3-mono-O-KSO_3$, kaempferol 4'-methyl ether $3-mono-O-KSO_3$, kaempferol 7,4'-dimethyl ether $3-O-KSO_3$, quercetin 7,4'-dimethyl ether $3-mono-O-KSO_3$, kaempferol 3-O-glucuronide and quercetin 3-O-glucuronide were also separated and identified. Structures were established by conventional methods, including electrophoretic analysis, and confirmed by negative FAB-MS, $^1H-\;and\;^{13}C-NMR$.

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Distributional Characteristics and Population Substantiality of Viola mirabilis L.; Rear edge Population in Korea (한국이 후방가장자리 개체군인 넓은잎제비꽃(Viola mirabilis L.)의 분포특성과 지속가능성)

  • Chae, Hyun-Hee;Kim, Young-Chul;An, Won-Gyeong;Kwak, Myoung-Hai;Nam, Gi-Heum;Lee, Kyu-Song
    • Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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    • v.33 no.4
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    • pp.422-439
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    • 2019
  • The rear edge population is considered to have low genetic diversity and high risk of extinction according to a highly isolated distribution. However, the rear edge population is observed to have persisted for an extended period despite the low genetic diversity. As such, it is necessary to understand the ecological process involved in the persistence of the population. Viola mirabilis L. in Korea is considered the rear edge population from the perspective of the worldwide distribution. We surveyed the distribution range of V. mirabilis, which shows the isolated distribution in the central area of Korea, to find out the factors of its persistence. Next, we investigated and accessed the vegetational pattern of habitats, soil environment, phenology, self-compatibility, population structure, and extinction risk factors observed in the distribution area. V. mirabilis was distributed in the understory of the deciduous forest, planted forest of the deciduous conifer and deciduous broad-leaved trees, shrubland, and grassland in the limestone area. We also observed the re-establishment of seedlings in the population, and most of them showed a stable population structure. For chasmogamous flowers, the visit by pollinators has a significantly positive relationship with the production of fruits. However, we found that the production of the cleistogamous flowers was more numerous in all studied populations and that only the cleistogamous flowers were produced despite a more substantial plant size in some populations. The plant size was more related to the production of the cleistogamous flowers than that of the chasmogamous flowers. Accordingly, the cleistogamous flowers significantly contributed to seedling recruitment in the population. We found that the production of the chasmogamous flowers and the cleistogamous flowers did not have a correlation with the factors of the soil analysis except for phosphoric acid. V. mirabilis showed the self-incompatibility characteristics most likely due to the production capability of the cleistogamous flowers. Potential extinction risk factors observed in the distribution area was included the development of limestone mine, the expansion of agricultural fields, and the construction of houses. Although V. mirabilis showed an isolated distribution in the limestone area in the Korean peninsula, it showed a diverse distribution in a wide habitat environment ranging from the grassland to the understory of the trees with relatively low canopy closure rate. Moreover, we concluded that the persistence of the population was possible if we can maintain the current state of multiple populations and stable population structure.

A New Cultivar Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Bohanjae' with Small Violet-Pink Flowers for a Pot Plant (분화용 무궁화 자색 단심 'Red Bohanjae' 육성)

  • Ha, Yoo Mi;Kim, Dong Yeob;Shim, Kyung Ku
    • Horticultural Science & Technology
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.292-297
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    • 2015
  • A new cultivar of Hibiscus 'Red Bohanjae' (Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Bohanjae') was developed after crossing between Hibiscus syriacus 'Andong' (♀) with white flowers and Hibiscus syriacus 'Samchully' (♂) with pink flowers to improve flower quality and growth habit. The Hibiscus breeding program was initiated in 2002, and H. syriacus 'Red Bohanjae' was preliminarily selected as '02-RV-17' in 2003 due to its stable flower quality with rich pink flowers and small tree type. The selected line was further evaluated for growth characteristics, leaf shape, leaf size, flowering characteristics, and tested for distinctness, homogeneity, and stability during 2004-2007. The characteristics preserved by grafting. 'Red Bohanjae' showed a small growth habit with slightly upright branches. The tree had potential use as a potted plant or bonsai because of its dwarf form. The new cultivar 'Red Bohanjae' had violet-pink color flowers (RHS N78C) with red eye spots, small size (9.2 cm) and spatulate (I-type) petals. Leaves were 4.2 cm long and 2.3 cm wide. After the evaluation of plant characteristics for 3 years (2005-2007), it was registered as cultivar 'Red Bohanjae' (4118, plant variety protection rights number) in 2012. 'Red Bohanjae' having violet-pink flowers with red eye and dwarf tree form seems to be suitable for pot or bonsai cultivation in both indoor and outdoor conditions.

Flower bud development and the influence of sex expression of summer pruning in Schizandra chinensis Baillon (오미자의 화아(花芽) 발달과 성 발현에 미치는 하계전정의 영향)

  • Kim, Sun;Kim, Tai-Su;Park, Moon-Soo;Park, Ho-Ki
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.97-101
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this experiment is to improve the ratio of female flower in Schizandra chinensis Baillon. The experiment was carried out in two purposes. One was to understand the development stages on bud formation and determining sex after bud formation by stage. The other was to investigate characteristics of flowers forming on spring when summer pruning was taken place in different cutting part and timing in S. chinensis Baillon. The outcome was that on 7th of June the flower bud was found next to leaf primordium in branch of this year and no changes were found in shape for two weeks by 26th July. On 26th of June, an ovule that forms organ was observed and then, an ovule was found after sex was determined on 6th of July. Second experiment was carried out to find out when the sex was determined by adapting different pruning methods; cutting the branch at 6th node on June 1, June 15, and July 1; cutting the branch at 10th node on June 15, and July 1. The result was that the re-growth ratio on the branch 6th node was cut on June 1 and June 15. July 1 was 34-56% and, however, the number of setting flowers and mail flowers were fewer than the normal branches. More over, even though the re-growth ratio of branches were 34-25% when the cutting was taken place at 10th node on June 15 and July 1, the number of setting flowers and mail flowers were the same as the non treated branch. As a result, it is assumed that cutting controlling in this plant to increase the number of female flowers has no effect.

Effect of Planting Density, Pinching, and Mowing on Plant Growth and Development of Chrysanthemum boreale Mak. (산국 재배시 재식밀도, 적심 및 예취가 생육과 발달에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Hee Kyoung;Sivanesan, Iyyakkannu;Jeong, Byoung Ryong
    • FLOWER RESEARCH JOURNAL
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.23-27
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    • 2008
  • In this experiment, growth and yield were affected by planting density, pinching and mowing dates. The greatest growth and yield were obtained at a planting density of $90cm{\times}30cm$. In this planting density, plant grew to the height of 140 cm, with 32 primary, 164 secondary, and 367 tertiary branches per plant. Weight of dry flowers reached 98 kg per 10a with this planting density, which was 40% increased as compared to planting density of $120cm{\times}30cm$. Stem diameter, shoot dry weight, and weight of dry flowers increased by pinching plants as compared to those of non-pinched plants. The greatest weight of dry flowers was obtained in the plant pinched on July 10 with 102 kg per 10a, a 57% increase as compared to the control. Growth and yield were similar for both palnts which were not mowed and mowed on June 10. However, plants mowed on July 10 had significantly smaller plant height, stem diameter and number of branches than the control. An accumulated shoot dry weight was similar for all mowing treatments. The greatest weight of dry flowers and number of flowers per plant were obtained in June 10 mowing treatment with 123 kg and 2,592 flowers per 10a, respectively.